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Chicken meat vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken meat and Bratwurst

  • Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A, while Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 99% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more IronIron +26%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.7% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +503.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +790%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.8%
Contains more FatsFats +93.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~56.65g
~equal in Other ~2.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken meat Bratwurst
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 239kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 27.3g 12.2g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 88mg 78mg Bratwurst
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Chicken meat
Calcium 15mg 7mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 283mg Bratwurst
Iron 1.26mg 1mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Zinc 1.94mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 182mg 130mg Chicken meat
Sodium 82mg 848mg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.02mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 23.9µg 14.1µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 3.11mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.69mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.2mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 4µg Chicken meat
Choline 65.9mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 3.79g 6.08g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 1.58g Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.107mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.465mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.485mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 0.81mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 0.903mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.364mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.405mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 0.464mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.395mg Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Bratwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Chicken meat
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.